The Marley
1100 Falls Creek Ln,
Charlotte, NC 28209
$1,043 - $1,520
Studio - 2 Beds
The Drake
9905 University City Blvd,
Charlotte,
NC
28213
Today
Favorites
-
Bedrooms
Studio - 4 bd
-
Bathrooms
1 - 4 ba
-
Square Feet
438 - 1,638 sq ft
The Drake
Favorites
Highlights
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Furnished Units Available
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
- Business Center
About The Drake
Welcome to The Drake! We offer off-campus apartments near UNC Charlotte. Choose from our fully furnished studio, 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom floor plans all designed with comfort and privacy in mind. Enjoy your private bedroom and bathroom, large closets, spacious kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private patio or balcony. High-speed internet and water are included in your monthly rental installment.
The Drake is an apartment community located in Mecklenburg County and the 28213 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Bike Storage & Repair Station
- Computer Lab
- Deluxe 55in Smart TV
- Free Printing
- Fully Furnished Apartments
- Garden-Style Tub
- Granite countertop
- Grilling Stations
- New Smart TV in every bedroom
- Niner Choice Property - Gold Standard
- Other
- Outdoor Game Lounge
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Package Locker Concierge System
- Parking Garage
- Pet Friendly
- Pet Park
- Private balcony
- Queen Sized Bed
- Tile backsplash
- WiFi
- Wood-Style Flooring
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Concierge
- Concierge
- Furnished Units Available
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Private Bathroom
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Balcony
- Patio
Nearby Apartments with Washer/Dryer
9905 University City Blvd,
Charlotte,
NC
28213
If you’re looking for a central location in Charlotte, Harris-Houston is a great choice. The neighborhood is adjacent to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus and about 16 miles from Downtown Charlotte. Harris-Houston is predominately residential, but there are several shopping plazas, restaurants, and grocers located in the neighborhood. Harris-Houston is also home to PNC Music Pavilion, a sprawling amphitheater that’s a popular spot for festivals and big-name concerts. Residents enjoy living just minutes away from some of Charlotte’s best commercial destinations. The large Concord Mills shopping mall, the Shoppes at University Place, and other shopping hubs are about five miles away from Harris-Houston. Attracting even more renters, Harris-Houston is convenient to several golf courses, parks, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. This centrally located neighborhood has large single-houses, apartments, and condos available for rent.
Learn more about living in Harris-Houston
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Harris-Houston | Charlotte, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $912 | $1,389 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,258 | $1,468 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,777 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,671 | $2,185 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 11.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 12.4 mi |
The Drake is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from UNC Charlotte. It is also near Central Piedmont C.C., Cato and Central Piedmont C.C., Central.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
757 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
714 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,224 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
148 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
89 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Transportation options available in Charlotte include Unc Charlotte Station, located 1.5 miles from The Drake. The Drake is near Concord-Padgett Regional, located 7.8 miles or 14 minutes away, and Charlotte/Douglas International, located 18.6 miles or 30 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|
|
Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi |
| Drive: | 27 min | 18.3 mi | |
|
|
Drive: | 39 min | 28.6 mi |
| Drive: | 42 min | 33.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
|
Concord-Padgett Regional
|
Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi |
|
Charlotte/Douglas International
|
Drive: | 30 min | 18.6 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
ActiveScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from The Drake.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
The Drake has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens
|
Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
|
Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve
|
Drive: | 14 min | 4.7 mi |
|
RibbonWalk Nature Preserve
|
Drive: | 14 min | 7.1 mi |
|
Frank Liske Park
|
Drive: | 16 min | 9.0 mi |
|
Evergreen Nature Preserve
|
Drive: | 19 min | 9.6 mi |
The Drake has 5 parks within 9.6 miles, including University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens, Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve, and RibbonWalk Nature Preserve.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.5 mi |
The Drake has 3 hospitals within 12.5 miles, the nearest is Atrium Health University City which is 2.5 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Explore Similar Rentals Nearby
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
9905 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28213